🌱 Patch AM: How Google’s Redmond layoffs fit into 2026’s wider tech job cuts

Greetings Redmond! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How Google's Redmond layoffs fit into 2026's wider tech job cuts
• How Redmond groups can ride King County's Community Van for $3

Also on today's calendar: Issaquah Goes Apples and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 62 and low of 40 degrees.
• Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 63, low: 47.
• Wednesday: Clouds and sun with a shower, with a high of 65 and low of 47 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Tech layoffs August update: Google, TikTok, Etsy, Zillow slash hundreds of roles as job losses pile up in 2026 (devicedaily.com) — Google plans to lay off 52 Washington employees on October 5, including staff at its Redmond offices, which could directly affect neighbors working in local software and product roles. The cuts come amid wider 2026 tech layoffs at firms like TikTok, Etsy, and Zillow, with industry job losses already surpassing last year despite some companies reporting revenue growth.
   

• Community Van offers flexible, affordable group transportation (redmond-reporter.com) — Redmond residents can now book King County Metro Community Vans for flexible, reservation-based group trips, 24/7, at standard Metro fares with free youth rides. Groups of two to twelve can travel up to two hours away, with Metro providing the van, fuel, insurance, maintenance, and volunteer drivers. Local coordinators can also help you plan trips or explore options.
   

📸 Around Redmond

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Redmond

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 17
• Issaquah Goes Apples →
  232 Front St N, Issaquah
  9:00 am
• One Day Only - A Full Home Remodel in The Farm Community - Award Winning Remodeling Team →
  To be released the week of event - Woodinville, WA,
  10:00 am
Sunday October 18
• Author Thomas Lion book signing →
  Barnes & Noble, 18025 Garden Way NE, Woodinville
  1:00 pm

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Other local events

Tuesday October 13
• Drop-In Play at the Redmond Community Center at Marymoor Village →
  Redmond Community Center at Marymoor Village, 6505 176th Ave NE, Redmond
  10:00 am
• Drop-In Play at the Redmond Senior & Community Center →
  Redmond Senior & Community Center, 8703 160th Ave NE, Redmond
  10:00 am
• Startup & Small Business CoWorking Redmond →
  Redmond WA
  10:30 am
• Line Dancing with Evamarie →
  Redmond Senior & Community Center, 8703 160th Ave NE, Redmond
  5:00 pm
• Crave4Art Paint Party: Moonlit Mischief at Postdoc Brewing →
  Postdoc Brewing Redmond, 17625 NE 65th St, Redmond
  6:30 pm
Wednesday October 14
• Wednesday Drum Circle →
  Redmond Senior & Community Center, 8703 160th Ave NE, Redmond
  11:30 am
• Seattle Now & Then: An Evening with Jean Sherrard and Clay Eals →
  Redmond Library, 15990 NE 85th St, Redmond
  6:00 pm
Saturday October 17
• 3rd Annual Howl-O-Ween →
  Redmond Town Center, 7525 166th Ave NE, Redmond
  12:00 pm
Saturday October 24
• Zombie Walk →
  232 Front St N, Issaquah
  1:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Reunited - Found dog at 185th Ave and 62nd CT in Redmond, Wa.
  Mackenzy and I stopped got her to safety. She is very sweet and super friendly. Mackenzy took her to the VEG in Redmond, Wa ( Veterinary Emergency… (Nextdoor Marymoor Park)

• Microsoft Corporation posted a job opening for Principal Product Manager, Data Science & Market Research in Redmond. Apply here.
• Joe & The Juice posted a job opening for Shift Supervisor - Redmond in Redmond. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Redmond here.

🗞 Nearby News

Kirkland

• 10028 Slater Ave, Kirkland, WA 98033 (redfin.com)
• Homes Available Soon, Rose85, Kirkland, WA 98033 (zillow.com)
• ITC Opens Vicor Patent Probe Into AI Server Power Systems (fourweekmba.com)

Woodinville

• Thermoreversible cell-derived extracellular matrix only hydrogel (CEOgel): Development, characterization, and applications (nih.gov)

Ok Redmond! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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